Barcelona leads European rankings with most sustainable tourism accommodation
Catalan capital region ahead of Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Kalymnos in new 'Environmental Labels and Schemes' indicator
December 9, 2023 12:12 PM
Life & Style
Life & style stories and news
Carcassonne citadel towers over Catalonia's biggest model nativity scene
Traditional Christmas story features alongside depictions of life on France's Canal du Midi in 230-square-meter display
December 6, 2023 02:21 PM
Sustainability 'most normal thing in the world' for top Catalan chef
Michelin green star for Somiatruites in Igualada stems from doing "what my grandmother did all her life," David Andrés says
December 3, 2023 01:51 PM
Catalonia’s best Christmas markets
From caganers to turrons, these are the best spots to buy presents and decorations
November 27, 2023 05:10 PM
Catalan bakers say Italian panettone at Christmas 'here to stay'
Bread with raisins and candied fruit complements more traditional desserts like 'torrons' and 'neules'
December 2, 2023 02:29 PM
Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar caps stellar year with third Michelin star
Quirat and Suto awarded first Michelin stars at gala in Catalan capital
November 28, 2023 10:12 PM
World's best master chocolatier opens new shop and workshop in central Catalonia
Lluc Crusellas aims to grow and consolidate his new brand, Eukarya
November 27, 2023 01:50 PM
Bicing workers end strike after reaching pre-agreement over conditions
Normal service to resume on Wednesday
November 22, 2023 10:34 AM
Christmas sparkle comes to Barcelona's Sant Pau
Winter makeover for art nouveau World Heritage site features ice rink and lights galore in Christmas garden
November 21, 2023 08:35 PM
Light show revealing 'unknown world of mushrooms' opens in Barcelona
50 demonstrators protest outside 'Origin' from 'Natura Encesa' in Pedralbes, saying spectacle "compromises biodiversity"
November 21, 2023 12:33 PM
Badalona unveils Catalonia's tallest Christmas tree: 40-meters tall and 82,000 lights
50,000 people attend lighting-up ceremony, with some opinions divided over costs
November 19, 2023 11:46 AM
Barcelona unveils 2023 Christmas events line-up
Lights to be switched on November 23rd with grand show on Gràcia boulevard
November 18, 2023 10:38 AM
Barcelona to light up for Christmas on Passeig de Gràcia boulevard on November 23
Passeig Sant Joan boulevard features decorative lights for first time
November 11, 2023 12:21 PM
Taylor Swift, Barbie and Elon Musk among new pooping 'caganers' this Christmas
Catalonia has long-held custom of including defecating figures in traditional nativity scene
November 8, 2023 01:37 PM
900 people form 'unique' live nativity scene at Montserrat
Huge manger set commemorates 800th anniversary of first live-action reenactment
November 19, 2023 12:30 PM
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